Suspension of Sligo Cemetery gravediggers may see private contractors resume service
Concern has been expressed over the suspension of two long-serving gravediggers in Sligo Cemetery. Both men have been suspended with full pay, and their suspensions came into effect in August. Following their suspension, graves have become overgrown and untidy, as there is no longer anyone there to maintain them. When…
Mixed reaction to Minister Chambers’ N17 update
The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, says a final decision on the provision of funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project won’t be made until the end of the year. Minister Chambers met with Sligo County Council earlier this morning. Speaking to Ocean FM…
Concern expressed over lack of public seating in Sligo town
The lack of public seating available in Sligo town is a concerning issue, particularly for elderly people and those with disabilities. That’s the view of Councillor Declan Bree, who raised the issue at the latest meeting of Sligo Borough Council. A strategy regarding street furniture is currently being prepared, which…
Go-ahead given to Gibraltar refurbishment
Funding has been approved for the first phase of refurbishment works due to take place at The Rocks at Gibraltar in Cummeen Strand. A 50,000 euro grant has been allocated to these works from the Community Recognition Fund. The Rocks are a Special Area of Conservation, which meant it was…
Sligo County Council vote to retain Local Property Tax
The Local Property Tax in County Sligo is set to remain unchanged for the next two years. Sligo County Councillors have today voted to retain the 15% rate increase agreed in 2019. It means that the Local Property Tax will remain at this rate for the lifetime of the current…
Bree blasts HSE over St John’s vacancy
A local councillor is accusing the HSE of being ‘dysfunctional’ and has described them as ‘not fit for purpose’. Sligo/Strandhill Independents 4 Change councillor, Declan Bree is criticising the HSE management’s failure to replace a full time member of staff at St John’s Community Hospital Cafe in Sligo. …
Sligo Councillor confident on restoration of local councils
A Sligo councillor says he is confident people will vote for the restoration of local councils that were abolished by the last government. Independent Councillor Declan Bree proposed at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council that the council welcome a committment in the Programme for Government to consider establishing…